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Linkages between Cooperative Approaches, Transparency and Compliance (Articles 6, 13 and 15 of the Paris Agreement)

19/08/2019

This Policy Brief identifies linkages between cooperative approaches provided for in Article 6 (in particular guidance for Article 6, paragraph 2, and the rules, modalities and procedures for Article 6, paragraph 4), the modalities, procedures and guidelines for the Transparency Framework, and the Modalities and Procedures for the committee established by Art. 15.

Author(s): Christina Voigt

Appeal Procedure for the Mechanism Established by Art. 6.4 of the Paris Agreement

19/08/2019

This Policy Brief gives a brief overview for the reasons advocating for an appeal procedure to be included in the governance structure for the mechanism established in Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, including lessons learned from the Clean Development mechanism (CDM). It will then assess different possible options for such an appeal procedure.

Author(s): Christina Voigt

Feedback on the draft implementing regulation laying down arrangements for the adjustments to free allocation of emission allowances due to activity level changes

This reflection paper aims to explore these differences in understanding and interpretation of the flow of tracking of ITMOs and performing, reporting, recording, and review of corresponding adjustments, and tries to capture what they imply by these different views, when looking from the perspective of practical implications. The paper is not intended to advocate any particular position.

2019 State of the EU ETS Report

07/05/2019

The yearly State of the EU ETS Report aims to be an independent contribution to the policy debate, which is needed to ensure that the EU ETS is “fit for purpose.” This report discusses the current state of play in the EU ETS while abstaining, to the extent possible, from providing solutions.

This report is undertaken by ERCST, ICIS, I4CE, EcoAct and the Wegener Center

The 'Article 15 Committee' to Facilitate Implementation and Promote Compliance

15/04/2019

This policy brief outlines the modalities and procedures for the operation of the 'Article 15 committee', as set up by Article 15 of the Paris Agreement, looking at the nature, composition, competences and decision-making of the Committee. It gives an overview of the ways in which issues will be brought before the Committee, how the Committee could respond and possible further steps in its development.

Author(s): Christina Voigt

Corresponding Adjustments: Interpretation of the “Buffer Account"

15/04/2019

This paper aims to address a reoccurring issue in the Article 6 "corresponding adjustments" negotiations for further elaboration: namely, what is to be adjusted under the "buffer account approach". It provides a brief overview of this approach, providing an example formula and an illustrative example, in order to help clarify any remaining confusion.

Possible Interpretation of Discussions on Article 6.4 and Corresponding Adjustments

20/03/2019

This paper offers our interpretation and understanding of the discussion surrounding these issues. It gives a brief overview of the following topics and issues: First Transfer for Article 6.4 units; Corresponding adjustments; What is meant by beyond NDC; and NDC Accounting vs. Inventory Accounting.

Rulebook for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement - Takeaway from the COP 24 outcome

25/02/2019

In order to better understand the Article 6 outcomes from COP 24 in Katowice, this paper examines and compares the different versions of text that emerged at key moments in the two weeks of negotiations, and tries to identify evolution and changes in key issues in the text, and discuss and analyse these changes.

The EU's NDC after the Talanoa Dialogue - Options paper

21/01/2019

This paper explores a number of major options that the EU could consider if the decision is made to enhance the EU NDC. It shows that the options are varied, with significant differences in terms of additional mitigation effort, political will and environmental impacts.

The EU's NDC after the Talanoa Dialogue - Policy paper

26/11/2018

This paper accompanies the 'Options paper' on ways to enhance the EU's NDC after the Talanoa Dialogue. It was released right before COP 24 in Katowice. It draws a number of overall conclusions based on discussions held with stakeholders, both through a survey as well as through workshops organised in Bratislava, Brussels, Bucharest, Florence, Prague and Warsaw.

Funding Mechanisms in the fourth phase of the EU ETS: Exploring what is known and identifying issues for clarification and discussion

19/09/18

This paper has two objectives: Firstly, it aims to lay out the components and provide an understanding of the functioning of these different funding mechanisms embedded within the EU ETS, and explore how they are articulated to one another. Secondly, it tries to identify issues that need to be further understood and clarified in terms of the operationalisation of the four funding mechanisms.

Developing the EU Long-Term Strategy. Policy paper

18/04/18

This policy paper seeks to develop a series of consistent choices upon which the new European Long-Term Climate Strategy can be built. It is produced under the project “Developing the EU Long-Term Climate Strategy".

This paper seeks to capture some of the issues that need to be addressed in the rulebook for article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and unpack the options for each issue, with the intention of catalyzing a discussion among Parties.

Issues and Options: elements for text under Art. 6

20/10/17

This paper seeks to capture some of the issues that need to be addressed in the rulebook for article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and unpack the options for each issue, with the intention of catalyzing a discussion among Parties.

This paper focuses on the issues that emerged from previous discussions and submissions and which the author believes will require further examination as part of the effort to make Article 6 operational.

This paper examines submissions made prior to COP 22 on views related to guidance for the Article 6 items. It highlights the many important issues covered in them and discusses implications of the various interpretations.